https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/time-grieve-dealing-loss-change-summer-beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed life for many of us, and nearly everyone is experiencing some form of loss this summer — loss that may continue into the foreseeable future. We recently...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/buying-camp-complex-process

Camp properties and operations are bought and sold every year. For the aspiring camp professional, the allure of owning and operating "the whole show" can be almost irresistible. However, the breadth...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-july-2020

Dear Colleagues, I wish to express deep gratitude to all of ACA’s volunteers, leaders, donors, sponsors, partners, and members for your generous leadership and support over the past year and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-kindness-day-2020-reimagined

This year has been extremely challenging for the entire camp community, not just in the United States, but all over the world. Through all this, so many have come together ⁠— as camp people do best...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/updates-acas-government-relations-committee

ACA’s Government Relations Committee is continuing efforts to secure further financial relief for camps and closely monitoring ongoing discussions in Washington, DC, about reallocating funds from the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-bring-camp-home-summer-make-additional-revenue

Over the past two months, as we’ve adjusted (and readjusted) our summers, it has been a chance to evaluate the essence of what we impart to campers, staff, and families each summer. Looking ahead,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-whats-name

Is the answer to any of the following questions yes in relation to your camp? Have you purchased the assets of a camp and kept the name? Do you lease your camp premises to third parties...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/turning-tiktoks-camp-talks-role-young-staff-can-play-virtual-program-development

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of our minds as cancellations rolled in, and for many people camp looks different this summer. Each summer brings new challenges and this...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/school-camp-partnership-working-together-brighter-future-our-students

Let’s face it; our collective national education system has some issues. Some might even say it needs a complete overhaul. Teachers are often overextended and under-funded, and the resources...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-connect-campers-during-holiday-season

During the holiday season, families and friends come together and reflect on the happy memories they have made together. For children who attend camp, reflecting on camp memories is also important —...